Expert advice for Glivec Tablet
Always take Glivec 400mg Tablet with food and a full glass of water. Do not change the dose or discontinue use without consulting your doctor. Glivec 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Water retention and swelling are very common side effects of Glivec 400mg Tablet. Notify your doctor if you have unexpected rapid weight gain. Notify your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including over the counter medicines and dietary supplements.
Composition
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Imatinib mesylate (400mg) |
Side Effect
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Common
Nausea, Rash, Vomiting, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Edema (swelling), Abdominal pain, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Muscle cramp. |
How to works
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How Glivec Tablet works
Glivec 400mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells. |